List of countries in the world. Facts and information

Local people drink about 130 liters of beer per person, just behind the Czechs at 160 liters. This custom for beer is very important to German culture. In Bavaria, enjoying a beer during work highlights the value of leisure and social connections.

Bread holds a special place in the lands culture, with over 300 types of bread baked across the country. The reverence for this staple is so profound that there's even a museum dedicated to bread, a testament to its cultural and culinary significance.

Almost everyone, even supermarket workers, rests on Sundays, so you need to stock up on provisions in advance.

German business letters, even complaints and fines, end with Mit freundlichen grüßen - With friendly greetings.

In Germany, working in the civil service is profitable because government employees do not have to pay taxes and it is almost impossible to fire them.

The capital is Berlin, the largest city in the country and the second most populous city in the EU after London.

The German national anthem was written in 1841.

The length of the meter in Berlin is 151.7 km (173 stations). Built in 1902.

West and East Germany united in 1990.

Germans invented the New Year tree.

Unlimited speed is allowed on 70% of the motorway.

The first book was printed in Germany.

The largest festival in the world - Oktoberfest takes place in Munich.

Insulin, gasoline, and calculator were invented in Germany.

The Brothers Grimm created the first German dictionary in 1838.

The dialects of the German language are so diverse that they reflect the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the country. In the north of Germany, for instance, programs are shown in which people from the southern part of the country speak, and subtitles are added to the program to bridge the linguistic gap. This diversity is a testament to the regional pride and identity that Germans hold dear.

The country is ahead of the rest of the world: it was the first brewery, the first savings bank, and the country to switch to daylight saving time.

The tallest building in the country and the fourth in the world - Berlin TV Tower - 368.03 m.

Ferdinand Porsche created the Volkswagen cars in 1937 for the people (Volkswagen - Volk - people, Wagen - car).

There are significant regional economic differences in Germany, with the western and southern regions being more developed than the eastern regions. This imbalance is a legacy of the historical division between East and West Germany, highlighted by the Berlin Wall. Even after reunification in 1990, economic gaps remain.